| Title |
A Study on Activating Special Street Districts through the Creation of Specialized Commercial and Tourism-Oriented Streets |
| Authors |
조충현(Jo, Choong-Hyun) ; 성이용(Sung, Lee-Young) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.6.53 |
| Keywords |
Special Street Zone; Street Environment; Public Design; In-depth Interview |
| Abstract |
This study aims to revitalize the Special Street Zone system through the development of specialized streets, focusing on three designated
zones in Seoul and comparative institutional guidelines at metropolitan and provincial levels. Using a mixed-method approach combining
literature review, expert interviews, and a survey of 88 professionals, the study examines institutional awareness, perceived publicness, and
effectiveness. The results reveal a clear “recognition?effectiveness gap,” where publicness is highly valued (mean = 4.25) but practical
effectiveness remains low (mean = 2.99), indicating limitations in the current operational framework despite strong normative support. To
address this gap, the study proposes a four-tier strategic model encompassing institutional restructuring, integrated facade?street design,
participatory governance with maintenance focus, and financial sustainability through mandatory annual budgeting. |